In 1999, the world's foremost experts in aggregate production, research and specification came together to form a unique technical resource called Aggregate Research Industries (ARI). Our state-of-the-art laboratory and research ensures quality aggregate, concrete and asphalt products today, as well as testing methods and superior products for the future. We are the world's foremost experts in manufactured sand.

The ARI Objective:
to help businesses create the highest quality aggregate, concrete and asphalt products at the lowest possible cost.
To achieve this objective ARI makes available:
  • Data about new methods, equipment and technology
  • Worldwide specification, research and production expertise
  • Information to help make better use of material properties
  • Changing technologies
  • The latest industry research
  • Manufactured sand technology expertise


  • Free Software
    • Aggregate Blending Software
    • ACI Concrete Mix Design Software

  • Free Resources
  • Proprietary Software
    • Aggregate Intelligence™ Software
    • Material Optimizing™ Software